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George Marshall - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 31, 1880 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also George Marshall's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Known For | Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during World War II; author of the Marshall Plan; U.S. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense; Nobel Peace Prize laureate. |
Intro
George Marshall was an American soldier and statesman best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during World War II and for formulating the Marshall Plan, which aided in the reconstruction of Europe after the war.
Early Life & Background
George Catlett Marshall was born on December 31, 1880, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He was educated at the Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1901. Marshall began his military career shortly after and steadily rose through the ranks due to his organizational abilities and leadership skills.
Career Highlights
- Served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1939 to 1945, overseeing the Army's expansion during WWII.
- Devised the Marshall Plan (officially the European Recovery Program) as U.S. Secretary of State to help rebuild Europe after WWII.
- Served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1950 to 1951 during the Korean War.
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for the Marshall Plan.
- Promoted to General of the Army (five-star general) in 1944.
Trivia
- Marshall is one of the few military leaders to have held the highest rank in two different cabinet posts (Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense).
- He is the only career soldier to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Winston Churchill called him the 'organizer of victory' for Allied forces in WWII.
FAQs
People also ask
When was George Marshall born?
George Marshall was born the 31 December 1880.
Where is George Marshall from?
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About December 31st, 1880, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1880 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: